Location: St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School, Highfield Lane, Prudhoe Northumberland, NE42 6EY
Grade: Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£28,624- £31,067 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8.00-3.00pm with early finish one morning/afternoon to be negotiated), Term Time Only (38 weeks), Temporary contract - maternity cover from April 2025.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team at St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School in Prudhoe.
St Matthew's is a vibrant and growing primary school situated in picturesque Prudhoe. We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. This is an exciting time to join our supportive and growing team.
We can offer you:
1. A good school with a very positive ethos and a rich and exciting curriculum.
2. A school with outstanding behaviour and attitudes, and an exemplary personal development curriculum (Ofsted – October 2023).
3. A school which was judged to be outstanding by the Diocese (Catholic Schools Inspectorate – July 2023).
4. A happy school with Valued Workers accreditation.
5. A team of dedicated professionals who deeply care about the well-being and development of our pupils and school community.
6. Access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
7. A supportive and committed Governing Committee.
8. Established and thriving community & parish links.
The successful candidate will:
1. Be an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner with high expectations of themselves and for our children.
2. Be able to deliver whole class teaching as part of the school’s PPA arrangements.
3. Be willing to join our staff team to further improve outcomes for our children and participate fully in the life of our vibrant school.
4. Understand the needs of SEND children across our nurturing and inclusive school, supporting class teachers in reviewing short-term SMART targets on SEND support plans.
5. Be able to work with parents to provide the very best support for all our children.
6. Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
7. Exhibit a collaborative and cooperative approach to teamwork.
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 2nd March 2025
Interview date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr